Ultrasound Technologist Medical Office

Karisha F. Starnes, RDCS, RVT

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FOCUS

To acquire a position using my broad skills in Echocardiography/ Vascular Ultrasound Technologist or related imaging role with a leading medical facility. I am currently retired from ultrasound and would like to obtain a position as a receptionist, scheduler, admitting in a medical office. I am very familiar with scheduling, checking in and out patients, basically all aspects of helping out in a medical office.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Offering RDCS and RVT certification and over 20 years of Echocardiographer experience with expertise as a Vascular Ultrasound Technologist:

- Siemens Ultrasound - Phillips Ultrasound - Biosound Ultrasound

Expertise operating cardiovascular ultrasound equipment, performing troubleshooting and calibration along preventive maintenance

Leadership and lab management experience; performed scheduling technologists in a fast-paced in/out patient facility servicing 6000+ patients per year

-Interviewing, hiring, training, motivating, developing and evaluating employees

-Scheduling and delegating skills; mentor new employees

Strong rapport building, communication and alliance building skill essential for working with patients and multi-disciplinary team members

Proven experience troubleshooting and maintaining equipment as well as making recommendations for new systems

Solid experience learning Modality and training employees

Registered Vascular Technologist; Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

EMPLOYMENT

Viason. May 2015 to May 2018

Cardiac and Vascular sonographer

Performed cardiac and vascular ultrasound

Prepared reports for physicians

Dermatology, Laser and Vein Clinic, Charlotte, NC September 2014 to May 2015

Vascular Sonographer

Performed venous insufficiency studies, assisted with procedures, prepping patients, follow up studies, documentation in EMR.

Atrium Animal Hospital

July 2014 to September 2014

Receptionist

Checked in patients and took payments, charting on EMR

Scheduled appointments

Assisted clients

Saint Francis Heart Hospital- Tulsa, OK October 2008 to March 2014

Outpatient Echocardiographer

Follow physician orders and perform echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, vascular studies and treadmill tests; work with 10 patients per day

Communicate with cardiologists and ancillary team members to deliver efficient and quality reports in a fast-paced environment

Comply with HIPAA and The Joint Commission standards

Implement inventory control skills assuring optimum levels of supplies

Cardiology of Tulsa- Tulsa, OK October 1998 to October 2007

Echocardiographer/Vascular Ultrasound Technologist

Collaborated with a team of cardiologists, followed physician orders, performed echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, vascular studies and treadmill tests; spearheaded vascular ultrasound implementation and training

Saint Francis Hospital-Tulsa, OK April 1997 to October 1998

Echocardiographer

Performed vascular and echocardiography tests for 8 patients daily

Similar duties as

Cardiology Associates of Fort Lauderdale- Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Echocardiographer/Vascular Technologist September 1996 to April 1997

Performed echocardiograms, Stress echocardiograms, Vascular Studies, and related tests

Performed examinations and provided quality patient care

St. Francis Hospital- Tulsa, OK January 1982 to June 1996

Senior Vascular Ultrasound Technologist/Vascular Lab Manager

Applied administrative and technical skills in vascular imaging and echocardiography; managed technologist in a state-of-the-art processing laboratory; clinic served 6000+ patients annually

Extensive experience in Arterial/Venous diagnostics of Extremities, Abdominal and Cardiac imaging

Made recommendations and participated in the budgetary process

Recommended the acquisition of new equipment as well as negotiate maintenance agreements with service companies

Implemented quality controls to assure the highest standards

Interacted with physicians reviewing and interpreting test results

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

AMERICAN REGISTRY OF DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND

SOCIETY OF VASCULAR TECHNOLOGY

EDUCATION

St. Francis Hospital Training Tulsa, Oklahoma

Vascular - One year program Echocardiography - Two year program

Seminars & Conferences

SVT Conferences ASE Conferences

30 Hours of Continuing Medical Education

University Studies - Over 100 credit hours towards Bachelor’s Degree

PROFILE

Excellent communicator with the ability to establish rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds...Effective leadership skills...

Analytical...Detail oriented...Skilled in establishing priorities and achieving objectives...Resourceful...Flexible...

REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST

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